Organizers of Tybee Island’s Beach Bum Parade say they would like to make it rain, but so far funds for the citywide water fight are just trickling in.

As of Monday afternoon, only 25 registrations have been received, while about 100 registrations are needed to cover the estimated $5,500 costs of the annual event being held Friday, said event organizer Jack Boylston. The registration fee was increased this year from $35 to $55 to cover the city’s costs of increased security and safety measures.

Boylston said the increased police presence and added security measures such as barricades, in addition to the strict enforcement of rules against things such as running out to the floats, may be rubbing people the wrong way.

“I’m a little concerned that the general public may be boycotting it or if it is just typical Tybee waiting until the last minute,” he said.

A plus side to the struggle is that some of the participants are spending up to $100 to register in order to help out, Boylston said.

Police Chief Bob Bryson says the parade organizers will only be billed for security provided during the event. Costs could end up being significantly less than what the city has requested, unless the parade ends up going longer than planned, Bryson said.

“I don’t foresee that happening, but you have to be prepared,” he said.

Mayor Jason Buelterman said the city could step in and help, if the parade’s organizers were not able to raise enough funds to cover the full costs.

“I can’t speak for the whole council, but I think the parade is important enough,” Buelterman said. “I don’t think it would be out of realm of possibility to help out after the fact, if that was the case.”